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Yo! Raps is an award-winning urban online magazine launched in 2006, which has quickly emerged as one of the premier urban music websites on the web. Our primary purpose is to bring you the latest information about Hip-Hip, Rap, and R&B combined with multiple daily updates to the young urban demographic at our website. HIP-HOP 24/7 ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!

NEWS

DMX Dead At 50 After Week On Life Support

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Iconic rapper DMX, who left his gritty mark on Hip-Hop with the 1990s hits “Party Up,” “X Gon’ Give It To Ya,” and “Get At

GOSSIP NEWS

Young Buck Once Again Claims He Ghostwrote For 50 Cent

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50 Cent and former G-Unit member Young Buck have been at each other’s throats once again. On an episode of the Big Facts podcast, the

NEWS

DMX Reportedly Diagnosed With COVID-19

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As DMX is still fighting for his life at White Plains Hospital following an alleged April 2 drug overdose, which triggered a heart attack, a

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T.I. & Tiny Release Statement After New Sexual Assault Allegations

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T.I. and his wife Tiny have responded to more allegations, as another three women have cropped up to accuse them of sexual assault, drugging and

NEWS

DMX’s Family Addresses Misinformation In Public Statement

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Iconic rapper DMX’s family has released a statement shutting down false reports over the Yonkers-native’s hospitalization. His family issued the public statement on Sunday (April

GOSSIP NEWS

Quando Rondo Disses Late King Von During Virtual Concert

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Quando Rondo seemingly added another chapter into the saga with King Von during a recent virtual concert this past weekend, dissing the deceased Chicago rapper.

GOSSIP NEWS

Tekashi 6ix9ine: ‘I’m Rich But I’m Not Happy’

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Controversial New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has returned to social media following rumors about a possible split with his girlfriend and vixen Jade by popping

NEWS

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Violated Bond Conditions By Skipping Drug Tests

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When YoungBoy Never Broke Again was arrested in September 2020, he was slapped with bond conditions including mandated drug tests, curfew check-ins and monthly office

NEWS

Police Looking To Charge Drug Dealer Who Sold DMX Tainted Drugs With Murder

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Iconic rapper DMX is currently on life support after suffering an alleged drug overdose. Now, it has been reported that police is looking for the

VIDEOS

Southern Rapper Trub Unveils Music Video For Single “What“

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In a music industry where negativity can be the norm, it’s nice to have some light shed on the positive side of music. Rising artist

VIDEOS

Juicy J Drops New Music Video “Spend It” ft. Lil Baby & 2 Chainz

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Platinum-selling rapper and Academy Award winner Juicy J releases the new video for his single, “Spend It,” featuring Lil Baby and 2 Chainz. The video

VIDEOS

Toronto Hip-Hop Artist Rich Lindo Unveils Lyric Video For New Single “Gone”

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One of Toronto’s very own, Rich Lindo, is back on the music scene with an animated lyric video for his blazing new single “Gone,” a

INTERVIEWS

Sean Riggs – Hollywood’s Rising Star

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Actor/producer Sean Riggs’, who hails from Chicago, Illinois, latest tour de force is an action thriller entitled “Lazarus.” The movie, from Samuel Goldwyn films, centers

NEWS

YBN Nahmir Invites You To “Visionland”

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Platinum recording artist YBN Nahmir welcomes you to “Visionland,” the rapstar’s highly-anticipated debut album. The expansive 20-track project is a true work of art, diving

NEWS

Wiz Khalifa Releases 10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Edition Of “Rolling Papers” ft. Nispey Hussle

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Multi-platinum Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award-nominated rap star Wiz Khalifa is celebrating this week’s 10th anniversary of his landmark Rostrum/Atlantic debut album, “Rolling Papers.”

VIDEOS

Rico Nasty’s Pussy Is Still Poppin

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It’s time we normalize the word ‘Pussy’ and today, Rico Nasty is fighting the good fight. Continuing to break barriers, the DMV native has announced

VIDEOS

Memphis Rapper Karizma Drops Music Video “The Re-Up“

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Hailing from Memphis, aspiring rapper Karizma is a driven, passionate and charismatic artist with a unique approach to his blend of Hip-Hop. His music is

VIDEOS

Burna Boy Releases “23“ Music Video

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Nigeria’s music export and Grammy Award-winning Afrofusion pioneer, Burna Boy releases the official visual to “23”, the tenth track off his internationally acclaimed album ”Twice

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Quando Rondo Drops First Single “Angel Wings” From Upcoming Album

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For his 22nd birthday, Quando Rondo has returned with not only a brand new single, “Angel Wings,” but also the announcement of the release of

INTERVIEWS

Jim Jones – More Than Music

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Yo! Raps linked up with Diplomats founder Jim Jones for an exclusive interview to talk about a wide array of interesting topics from working with

NEWS

Famous Dex Arrested On Weapons Charges In L.A.

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Famous Dex just can’t catch a break! According to a recent report from TMZ, the troubled rapper is back in the news after being arrested

NEWS

Young Buck Says His Beef With 50 Cent Was Staged

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For the past three years we have seen 50 Cent and Young Buck, who were once close friends, firing shots at each other on social

NEWS VIDEOS

Aspiring New Jersey Rapper Kid Problem Strikes With New Single “Yeah Yeah”

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Emerging New Jersey rapper Kid Problem is building a huge movement one fan at a time. The young gunner raps with purpose and conviction. One

NEWS

Lil Baby Says He’s The Next Jay-Z

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After the 2021 Grammys, Lil Baby revealed that he met his idol Jay-Z and says that he will be following in the rap legend’s footsteps.

GOSSIP NEWS

Kodak Black Says Megan The Stallion Should Give Him 200k For “Drive The Boat”

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Kodak Black is calling out Megan Thee Stallion over the origins of the “drive the boat” phrase, which he initially coined. Earlier this week, the

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Lil Mama Clarifies Transphobic Remarks

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This isn’t the first time that Lil Mama has raised brows with her sentiments about the transgender community. The Billboard-charting performer has never been one

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Cypress Hill Drop Brand New Single “Champion Sound”

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Hip-Hop pioneers Cypress Hill surprised fans with the release of a brand new song, “Champion Sound,” via eOne. The track, which was produced/mixed by Black

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R&B/Pop Duo JNA Shoot For “#1”

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Captivating, dynamic and spellbinding are the words being used to describe the R&B/pop duo JNA. At times brilliant and at times unique, JNA are relentlessly

NEWS RELEASES

Memphis Rapper Trub To Release New Single “What”

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Rising rapper Trub is gearing up for the release of his brand new single “What.” The song will be accompanied by a music video, directed

NEWS

Fat Joe: ‘I Recorded A 2Pac Diss Album With Biggie‘

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Fat Joe’s time in the Rap game goes back to the early 90s, and over the decades the Bronx rapper has worked with a number